Newsletter: Wednesday, December 26, 2012
MEDIA
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Jay Jaffe - Jay Jaffe talks baseball with Norm Wamer on "The Front Row,"
Wednesday at 3:15 pm CT/4:15 ET. Streaming via their website at
http://www.1065theticket.com as well
12-26 3:15 PM CST
BP chat
Russell Carleton - BP Chat moderated by Russell Carleton. Click
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/chat/chat.php?chatId=990 to join or submit a
question.
12-27 1:00 PM EST
NEW PREMIUM CONTENT
Transaction Analysis
Stocking Stuffers and Holiday Turkeys
by R.J. Anderson and Colin Wyers
Looking at the biggest outfield transactions over our break.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19244
Rumor Roundup
Wednesday, December 26
by Daniel Rathman
Derek Lowe is aiming for a rotation spot, Yuniesky Betancourt is fielding
offers, and the Rays continue to search for a bat.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19250
Transaction Analysis
Leery of Liriano
by Ben Lindbergh
Does FIP tell the truth about Liriano, or is his ERA a better indication of
his talent?
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19252
Sobsequy
Why the Best Talent is Boring
by Adam Sobsey
And the best stories begin with more modest tools.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19248
NEW BASIC CONTENT
Prospectus Perspective
Could Jose Bautista Be Damaged Goods?
by Jonah Birenbaum
The Blue Jays have turned over much of their team this winter, but they're
still depending on a bounceback season by Jose Bautista. Will they get it?
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19249
PODCASTS
EFFECTIVELY WILD, THE DAILY BP PODCAST - EPISODE 107: EDWIN JACKSON, THE CUBS,
AND QUALIFYING OFFERS
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19229
BP FANTASY PODCAST EPISODE 27: I WANNA KNOW WHAT WAR IS
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19246
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BALLPARK EVENTS SERIES TO KICK OFF IN ARLINGTON
Tickets are now on sale for our first ballpark event of the 2013 season, which
will take place on April 21, at the game between the Mariners and Rangers in
Arlington. A ticket ($64.01) also gives you the opportunity to meet some of
your favorite BP authors and participate in a question-and-answer session with
members of the Rangers front office. For more information and to buy your
tickets, see the post by Joe Hamrahi by following the link below.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19240
TOP TEN PROSPECT LISTS ARE IN FULL SWING
Jason Parks and the new BP prospect team are hard at work on their top-10
lists. The latest installment, on the Seattle Mariners, can be found here:
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19198
For a complete archive of the lists, and the order of teams to come, go to:
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/
GET YOUR DAILY NEWS FIX WITH THE MINOR-LEAGUE UPDATE AND RUMOR ROUNDUP
The postseason may be over, but with winter leagues in the Caribbean and hot
stove rumors in the States, baseball is a year-round sport. We're keeping up
with the latest happenings on and off the field in Jason Martinez's
Minor-League Update and Daniel Rathman's Rumor Roundup. Here are the links to
today's installments:
Minor-League Update:
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19230
Rumor Roundup: http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19250
BP JOINS FORCES WITH PERFECT GAME
For more information on our new partnership with baseball's largest
independent scouting service, see the press release linked below:
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19092
ORDER YOUR COPY OF BASKETBALL PROSPECTUS 2012-2013
The NBA season is underway, and if you're not already the analysis and
commentary in our annual, we invite you to get in on the fun! This year's
edition includes a foreword by Indiana Pacers general manager Kevin Pritchard,
to go with essays on all 30 teams and Kevin Pelton's SCHOENE projection system
and much, much more. You can download sample chapters and purchase a copy by
following the link below.
http://www.basketballprospectus.com/products/pbp2012/
PLAYOFF ODDS AVAILABLE DAILY
The season is underway, and our playoff odds report is now updated to account
for the double wild card. Check it out here:
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/odds/
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